custom_add_user_roles · Marketo MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What custom_add_user_roles does on Marketo MCP Server

AI agents use custom_add_user_roles to create or update resources in Marketo MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Marketo MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why custom_add_user_roles needs a policy

The tool modifies user role assignments, which is a reversible data modification (Write category). Severity is high because unauthorized role additions could grant elevated permissions to attackers or compromise account security, though this is not financial or permanently destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'custom_add_user_roles' clearly indicates a user management operation. The verb 'add' in combination with 'user_roles' suggests creating or modifying user access permissions.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

custom_add_user_roles Rate-limited

custom_add_user_roles stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "custom_add_user_roles": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "custom_add_user_roles_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Marketo MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about custom_add_user_roles

What does the custom_add_user_roles tool do? +

custom_add_user_roles. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Marketo MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on custom_add_user_roles? +

Register the Marketo MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for custom_add_user_roles: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Marketo MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is custom_add_user_roles? +

custom_add_user_roles is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit custom_add_user_roles? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the custom_add_user_roles rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block custom_add_user_roles completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for custom_add_user_roles. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides custom_add_user_roles? +

custom_add_user_roles is provided by the Marketo MCP Server MCP server (tyron-pretorius/marketo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.